Ultrasound for Gallbladder and Common Bile Duct - Level 1 (Acquisition) (Classroom and Asynchronous)

About This Course

Objective:
To acquire a complete set of diagnostic quality views to answer the following protocol based clinical question, 'Is there common bile duct dilatation or evidence of cholecystitis?'

Expected Learning Outcomes:
1) Demonstrate effective use of an ultrasound machine
2) Optimise an ultrasound image
3) Recognise normal ultrasound anatomy and describe using sonographic terminology
4) Acquire images of a gallbladder in two planes and the Common Bile Duct (CBD) at porta hepatis
5) Record accurate measurements of the Gall Bladder (GB) wall and CBD diameter

Learning Strategies:
- Hands-on practical scanning on real volunteers and simulators using a maximum ratio of 1 tutor to 4 students
- Didactic presentations
- Online video, powerpoints and directed reading
- Case study submissions including images, with detailed constructive and honest feedback by a dedicated tutor
- Peer group support forum moderated and assisted regularly by skilled tutors

Benefits of Learning Outcomes:
- Expedited patient management pathways
- Improved patient outcomes
- Reduced healthcare costs through improved management, choice of further testing and base knowledge of ultrasound applications and reports

Faculty:
-Only experienced highly skilled ultrasound practitioners (Sonographers) and clinical specialists are employed to conduct the education program